found this girls layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com :: MyHotCommentsWe have already established that I am FAT. Ive Lost the last 20 years of my life due to the constant onset of my weight. (Just these last 5 years have been the worst.) I have been by all Standards.. "An Oxygen thief", Serving no purpose to Anyone.
I am "in Pain", All day, Everyday, I have no energy or drive to do anything but, play (EVERQUEST ONLINE ADVENTURES) As of 3 months ago.. I quit playing, After Over 5 Years of continuous Playing . {{EQOA IS THE DEVIL !!! }}I have problems Breathing, And severe Joint pain, and my Back is in terrible pain All the time. I have a VERY Limited range of back mobility, Which Absolutely Limits Any and "ALL" activities, No matter how grand, or small Including- "daily routine", But necessary. This type of exsistance i wish upon NO ONE. I get winded Just going from my car into a store. I can Not buy Regular clothing. And you would be surprised how few place sell 5XL shirts or formal wear. Quite Frankly.. (It is Very embarrassing..) I have to make myself get out, and go places. For the past few years I Cut myself off from all my friends and family in some instances, and just locked myself in a room and played E.Q.Most Nights before i would fall asleep, I would hope dream and wish.. That, "I just wouldnt wake up the next day." (According to my standards.. THAT IS A WASTE OF LIFE.)
I have tried every diet known to man, ( I even made a few up myself.) All Resulting in little or no, "temporary results". I can't really exercise due to the weakness on my joints and body, "it's a catch 22 at best." I have "Chronic sleep apnea", I have High Blood presure, High chloresterol, Constant head aches, And am Borderline Diabetic. This life, MY LIFE.. Is sheer MADNESS !!I am NOW.. of the mindset.. to do somthing about this..
My family and select Friends Are for the most part behind me.. And I have descided to get a medical proceedure called (THE GASTRIC SLEEVE )
What this proceedure does... Is to basically staple off 85% of my stomach, this restrics what I can eat.I am in truth scared as hell to have the surgery, ((As i have NEVER had surgery before.)) BUT.. I am very excited with the thought of doing all the things I have missed these past 25 years of my life.
Such As -
GO swimming in public, And "Not have to worry about green peace trying to save me !"And to REALLY enjoy myself on a cruise, And to go out with my friends and feel like a social Pariah, And YES ! New clothes !!! Getting a Job again !! and possibly a new motorbike.
I am Also Looking forward to finally be able to see my feet again. ((And other things !)) It really hasn't Mentally Sunken in yet. ((The reality of my getting this proceedure))AS my Insurance WILL NOT cover this.. We are having to get a 30 year loan on the equity of our house. ((I see it as a down payment on my life,... OUR LIFE !)) And I will do my best to document the stages, and try my best to make them as entertaining as i possibly can. As I go forward with this venture. SO please check back every now and again to see the progress of this transformation from Fat Bastard to normal dude !
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12-27-2007)Here it is About 4 weeks AFTER my Gastric SLEEVE proceedure, and I have absolutly NO REGRETS ! I am so very impressed with Dr. Aceves, And His Entire staff at ALMATE HOSPITAL in Mexicali, Mex. It was cleaner than Most ANY US Hospital I have seen, The Equipment was NEW and Modern, and the staff was of the highest calibre. The care i recieved was second to none. "I almost hated to leave". Doctors Aceves, and Campos, were Not only thourough Physicians, but Concerned and compassionate friends, By the time i left. Everyone on staff at the hospital made sure my father and I were comfortable, They were great about explaining every aspect of my proceedure and stay. I admit going to mexico for a major surgery, That i was Very aprehensive. But now having been there, and having the stellar experience i have, I would absolutly go back there again , for anything. IF.. it were possible to have them as my regular family physicians. I would.. and my dad agrees ! The Hotel was Very nice..
( Though.. i would NOT suggest eating at the itallian resturant at the hotel.) and the hospital was great all the way across the board.According to my dad, the food at the Hospital cafeteria was FANTASTIC ! I have no complaints at all.
I am slowly but surely LOOSING weight, And am very happy with my choice of surgery.****************************************************
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4-23-2008Now....
4 months after my surgery... and i have lost almost
((90 lbs !!)) I couldn't be happier with the results, and progress. I am Thankful everyday for the opportunity to have this surgery, And for the support of my Family and friends. Peg and I are planning a 6 day cruise out of Ft.Lauderdale this April 20th. "Food will no longer be the main attraction for me".. And I am SO looking forward to All the other aspects of this cruise. I might even go swimming.. "They may still call green peace on me..." But,.. I may just risk it. : )
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